1. When is ‘Ambedkar Jayanti’ observed in India?
[A] January 14
[B] February 14
[C] March 14
[D] April 14
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Correct Answer: D [April 14]
Notes:
Ambedkar Jayanti is observed on April 14, to mark the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
The birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar is being celebrated as the ‘Equality Day’ in Tamil Nadu. Dr Ambedkar headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India.
2. Which state/UT launched the ‘A-HELP Programme’?
[A] Assam
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
A-HELP (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme was launched by the Uttarakhand Chief Minister.
A-HELP are community-based women activists involved in helping livestock farmers avail loans, assisting veterinarians in local departmental work and more.
3. Which institution released the ‘Status of Women in Agrifood Systems’ Report?
[A] FAO
[B] UNICEF
[C] NABARD
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: A [FAO]
Notes:
The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems report was released recently by the Food and Agricultural Organisation.
According to the report, eliminating gender discrimination in agriculture could result in increase in the size of global economy and alleviate hunger at a time when over 345 million people are estimated to experience acute food insecurity.
4. Which country has developed the ‘Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile’?
[A] USA
[B] North Korea
[C] Ukraine
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [North Korea]
Notes:
Hwasong-18 ICBM is a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile developed by North Korea. It was test fired recently to confirm the performance of the high-thrust solid-fuel engines, the stage-jettisoning technology and various functional control systems.
5. Which country was recently hit by ‘Cyclone Ilsa’?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] Russia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Cyclone Ilsa is a category 5 storm that recently made landfall into a remote stretch of coast in Western Australia.
Its high wind speeds broke previous records that were set around a decade ago in the same place. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa struck the places close to Port Hedland, the world’s largest iron ore export hub.
